Asst. Professor - Foreign Languages jobs in Des Plaines, IL

What You'll Do:

•  Advises current and potential students regarding course choices, major selection, progress toward graduation, graduate and professional school options, career opportunities, and tuition/financial implications.  Refers students to other university offices when necessary. 
• Leads and coordinates holistic academic advising initiatives at the department/program level. Assigns appropriate faculty advisors to students based on their academic interests; creates and maintains advising support materials for students and faculty in multiple print and electronic formats; trains faculty on best advising practices; supports faculty mentoring efforts; and makes recommendations to the chairs and the Dean's Office regarding course placements, substitutions. 
• Attends regular meetings with the LAS Undergraduate College Office staff and the meetings for their assigned academic departments by invitation; provides regular feedback to College Office advising process (new student advising, probation and dismissal, graduation) leaders; assists the Associate Director with accurately accounting for all program requirement changes; assists with degree conferral, newly declared students' record analysis, transfer credit approvals and ensuring the appropriate application of college credit toward the degrees of new, continuing, and graduating Modern Languages; Peace, Justice, and Conflict Studies; Women and Gender Studies; and various LAS interdisciplinary majors (American Studies; African and Black Diaspora Studies; Catholic Studies, Latino and Latin American Studies, Religious Studies, etc.); and other declared LAS majors using the Degree Progress Report.  

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree in higher education, student affairs, or counseling preferred. 
• Two years of full-time experience in academic advising or equivalent.
• Experience with a second language or proficiency in a second language is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with faculty, staff, and students.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a group when needed.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies using good and independent judgement.
• Ability to juggle numerous projects and tasks simultaneously, and to meet deadlines for each.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office, PeopleSoft, and social media platforms.
• Occasional evening and weekend work is required.

Perks:

• Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
• Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan matching contribution of 10%.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
• Full-Time Benefits

 

For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.